News
Bewick’s swans knock on the doors at WWT Slimbridge
The first Bewick’s swans have arrived in the UK following their annual migration from Russia.
12 November 2024
WWT joins efforts to reintroduce white-tailed eagles to Wales
WWT is joining local partners to explore the feasibility of reintroducing white-tailed eagles back into Wales and the Severn Estuary.
4 November 2024
Spooky seasonal treats are part of the bird enrichment program
You may think we are really in the Halloween spirit but the colourful pumpkins from Arundel Pumpkin Patch we are putting in the exhibits this year are to make life interesting for the flocks at WWT Arundel.
15 October 2024
Cattle egrets nest at Arundel for the first time
Seven nests of cattle egrets make-up this new colony, nesting at WWT Arundel for the first time.
11 October 2024
Autumn Checks Show a Record Number of Sand Martin Nests at Arundel
A record number of 83 sand martin nests were counted in annual autumn checks at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre on Wednesday 2 October.
9 October 2024
WWT Steart Marshes celebrates 10th anniversary
2024 is a special anniversary for WWT Steart Marshes, marking 10 years since saltwater first entered the breach in the Steart peninsula sea wall.
3 October 2024
Autumn Bat Box Checks
This autumn checks of the bat boxes each autumn for repairs and replacements reveal small residents.
3 October 2024
Strategic wetland restoration could unlock billions in benefits for people and nature
Spending just under £3 billion on creating and restoring wetlands around the UK in the next 27 years could yield at least £11 billion in benefits for society and the environment, new research has revealed.
30 September 2024
Experience Autumn at WWT Arundel
For those who want to experience nature’s wonder this autumn, learn more about birds or are interested in wildlife photography, WWT Arundel is the place to be. Our 65-acre nature reserve is a haven for migrating birds that are easy to view from wildlife hides.
25 September 2024
Ducks still regularly shot with lead despite ban
Ducks are still commonly killed with lead shot in England despite a ban and voluntary moves by shooting groups, new research shows.
11 September 2024
Breeding season wrap-up for WWT Arundel collection
Our 2024 breeding season for our collection birds is now finished for the year. We were able to use our new Incubation & Rearing Room this summer. Visitors could see some eggs in the Incubators and even see some start to hatch! You may have seen some duc
8 September 2024
Lake Sofia dam construction could prevent imminent ecological collapse
The lives and livelihoods of 10,000 people, as well as the future of a host of unique species, are under threat due to the near collapse of the Lake Sofia ecosystem in Madagascar’s north-west highlands. Due to catastrophic water loss in recent months
4 September 2024
What Species to Watch for this Autumn
Migration begins – comings and goings on our wild side
4 September 2024
Stork Migration Flyover
Staff and visitors enjoyed a surprise fly over by 70+ storks in August.
28 August 2024
Mooing mowers are back !
Highland cattle are helping trim the plants on the lapwing nesting grounds.
19 August 2024